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GY02 FJV

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 116,772 miles on the clock, averaging 6,398 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for GY02 FJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,398

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,772 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year6,398
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY02 FJV 48k65k82k100k117k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,772 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage108,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage101,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage93,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,878 miles
PASS
Mileage76,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage59,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage55,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage52,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage48,124 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 FJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GY02 FJV

What car is GY02 FJV?

GY02 FJV is a grey Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY02 FJV?

The last recorded mileage for GY02 FJV was 116,772 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY02 FJV passed its MOT?

GY02 FJV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.

Is GY02 FJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 FJV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GY02 FJV?

GY02 FJV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.